Commonwealth Game Quiz 2013

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1.

In the War of 1812, which raged from 1812 to 1815, which state suffered the most casualties?
- A.
  
  Maryland
- B.
  
  Kentucky
- C.
  
  South Carolina
Correct Answer
B. Kentucky

Explanation
During the War of 1812, Kentucky suffered the most casualties. This can be attributed to the fact that Kentucky was located on the western frontier and was therefore more vulnerable to attacks from Native American tribes allied with the British. Kentucky also contributed a significant number of troops to the war effort, increasing the likelihood of casualties.

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2.

Of Kentucky’s 120 counties, how many are named after soldiers who fought in the War of 1812?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  15
- C.
  
  22
Correct Answer
C. 22

Explanation
There are 120 counties in Kentucky, and out of those, 22 are named after soldiers who fought in the War of 1812.

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3.

In the Battle of the River Raisin or the River Raisin Massacre, Jan. 18-23, 1813, more than 400 of the 1,000 American casualties were Kentuckians, including 80 who were tomahawked while they lay wounded on the battlefield. How many of Kentucky’s counties are named in honor of Kentucky officers in this single battle?
- A.
  
  Nine
- B.
  
  11
- C.
  
  13
Correct Answer
A. Nine

Explanation
In this single battle, nine Kentucky officers were honored by having counties named after them.

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4.

Of those officers with counties named in their honor, how many survived the battle?
- A.
  
  None
- B.
  
  One
- C.
  
  All
- D.
  
  Answer option 4
Correct Answer
B. One

Explanation
One officer survived the battle.

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5.

Martha Layne Collins, the namesake of one of Shelby County’s two high schools, is known for being what?
- A.
  
  Kentucky’s first female governor
- B.
  
  Kentucky’s only female governor
- C.
  
  Both
Correct Answer
C. Both

Explanation
Martha Layne Collins is known for being both Kentucky's first female governor and Kentucky's only female governor. This means that she holds the distinction of being the first and only woman to have served as governor in the state of Kentucky.

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6.

The 32nd Annual Kentucky Book Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Frankfort Convention Center and will feature more than 120 authors, including one who will be signing the 23rd in a 26-part series. The author is:
- A.
  
  Wendell Berry
- B.
  
  Sue Grafton
- C.
  
  Steve Demaree
Correct Answer
B. Sue Grafton

Explanation
The correct answer is Sue Grafton. The passage states that the author who will be signing the 23rd in a 26-part series will be present at the Kentucky Book Fair. Since Sue Grafton is known for her alphabet series, where each book is titled with a letter of the alphabet, it can be inferred that she is the author referred to in the passage.

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In their second season of NCAA Division I basketball, the Northern Kentucky Norse travel to face the highly ranked University of Kentucky Wildcats on Nov. 10. How many Kentucky teams will visit the Bank of Kentucky Center to face NKU this season?
- A.
  
  None
- B.
  
  One
- C.
  
  Six
Correct Answer
B. One

Explanation
The correct answer is "One". The question asks how many Kentucky teams will visit the Bank of Kentucky Center to face NKU this season. Since it is specified that the Northern Kentucky Norse will travel to face the University of Kentucky Wildcats, only one Kentucky team will visit the Bank of Kentucky Center.

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Morehead native and philanthropist Lucille Caudill Little (1909-2002), the namesake of many art buildings and educational initiatives, once called herself a “college tramp.” How many colleges did she actually attend?
- A.
  
  None
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  11
Correct Answer
C. 11

Explanation
Lucille Caudill Little attended 11 colleges.

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9.

Stephen F. Austin, the “Father of Texas” and the namesake of Austin, Texas, graduated in 1810 from which Kentucky college?
- A.
  
  Centre
- B.
  
  Berea
- C.
  
  Transylvania
Correct Answer
C. Transylvania

Explanation
Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas," graduated in 1810 from Transylvania College in Kentucky. Transylvania College was one of the earliest educational institutions in the region and played a significant role in Austin's education and development.

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10.

Clarence Edward “Big House” Gaines Sr., an All-American football lineman, was the first black coach inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He originally is from which western Kentucky city?
- A.
  
  Murray
- B.
  
  Paducah
- C.
  
  Calhoun
Correct Answer
B. Paducah

Explanation
Clarence Edward "Big House" Gaines Sr., the first black coach inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, is originally from Paducah, a city in western Kentucky.

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Commonwealth Game Quiz 2013

In the War of 1812, which raged from 1812 to 1815, which state suffered the most casualties?

Of Kentucky’s 120 counties, how many are named after soldiers who fought in the War of 1812?

Of those officers with counties named in their honor, how many survived the battle?

Martha Layne Collins, the namesake of one of Shelby County’s two high schools, is known for being what?

The 32nd Annual Kentucky Book Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Frankfort Convention Center and will feature more than 120 authors, including one who will be signing the 23rd in a 26-part series. The author is:

In their second season of NCAA Division I basketball, the Northern Kentucky Norse travel to face the highly ranked University of Kentucky Wildcats on Nov. 10. How many Kentucky teams will visit the Bank of Kentucky Center to face NKU this season?

Morehead native and philanthropist Lucille Caudill Little (1909-2002), the namesake of many art buildings and educational initiatives, once called herself a “college tramp.” How many colleges did she actually attend?

Stephen F. Austin, the “Father of Texas” and the namesake of Austin, Texas, graduated in 1810 from which Kentucky college?

Clarence Edward “Big House” Gaines Sr., an All-American football lineman, was the first black coach inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He originally is from which western Kentucky city?